It's strange how quickly 12 Strong arrived in theaters, especially considering how rapidly Kabul was overtaken just three years later. The film’s connection to the conflict in Afghanistan feels tenuous, similar to how Lawrence of Arabia draws inspiration from a historical event but isn’t directly about it—which appears to be where director Nicolai Fuglsig and screenwriters Ted Tally and Peter Craig found their concep…

It's a solid war movie with an engaging narrative. While I felt the performers didn’t have enough opportunity to truly stand out, the film’s technical merits, its musical accompaniment, and the fact that it draws from actual events are reasons enough to recommend seeing ‘12 Strong,’ perhaps even more than once. 8/10

It’s not really something I would typically choose, though I wouldn’t describe it as being poorly made. The plot follows a predictable pattern and there's an abundance of American pride on display—which is somewhat amusing considering the lead actor is from Australia—but it’s… well, “professional” seems like a fitting description. I can see why people who are looking for that kind of movie would find _12 Strong_ enjo…